From Business Leader to Benefit Claimant: Paul's Journey Through Health and Hardship Sunday, November 30, 2025 health stroke disability benefits dwp recovery finance support universalcredit adversity Paul, once a successful headhunter and business owner, experienced a dramatic and life-altering health crisis in 2012. While by a lake in Milton Keynes, he suddenly collapsed due to Sudden Death Syndrome. Immediate … Read More
I'm a Benefits Influencer: Helping Thousands with ADHD Secure Vital Support from the DWP Sunday, November 30, 2025 adhd benefits dwp disability neurodivergence labour cuts support advocacy mentalhealth Madeleine Alexander-Grout, a prominent benefits influencer with tens of thousands of TikTok followers, dedicates her platform to helping individuals with ADHD and anxiety navigate the complex process of claiming support from … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Upcoming Universal Credit and PIP Changes Tuesday, November 25, 2025 universalcredit pip autism care southwales benefits budget costofliving disability socialcare Cheryl James, a dedicated carer from Treharris, South Wales, is deeply worried about the implications of the upcoming Autumn Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. At 46, Cheryl manages the care of her 23-year-old son … Read More
DWP to Announce PIP Changes Following Launch of Timms Review Monday, November 24, 2025 dwp pip disability benefits timmsreview autumnbudget inflation reform disabilityrights socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to announce significant updates to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) this Wednesday. These changes will be formally confirmed as part of the upcoming Autumn Budget on … Read More
Solihull Mum Honours 'Selfless' Carer Supporting Son with Rare Dravet Syndrome Sunday, November 23, 2025 solihull dravet epilepsy care support disability resilience charity health community A Solihull mother has expressed deep gratitude for a devoted support worker who has been an indispensable part of her family for over ten years. Meggie Feeney’s sons, Mason, 14, and Jake, 24, both live with Dravet Syndrome, a … Read More
Popular charity shop chain Scope to close Black Country and Folkestone stores amid ongoing closures Sunday, November 23, 2025 scope charity storeclosures blackcountry folkestone disability equality retail volunteers highstreet Scope, a well-known charity shop chain, is set to close two more locations just weeks after shutting down over 70 branches nationwide. Once boasting 138 stores across England and Wales, Scope has dramatically reduced its … Read More